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THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity
A shuttle coaster launches forward and backward up towering vertical spikes.
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
54"
min height
Before you ride
Rapid launch and repeated backward motion; can be disorienting.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Stand near the launch side of the station to watch a full cycle before boarding.
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THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity stats
THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity is a 185-foot roller coaster at Six Flags Great America that reaches 70 mph and drops 165 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 2001 and lasts about 60 seconds. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- Impulse launched inverted coaster
- Opened
- 2001
- Track length
- 630 ft
- Top speed
- 70 mph
- Height
- 185 ft
- Drop
- 165 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 1 min
- Height requirement
- 54 in
💡 Fun facts
- Originally named Vertical Velocity
- Uses an electromagnetic launch system
Reviews
It's a great filler ride, I prefer this to boomerangs. There is a touch of headbanging on the exit from the twist and a persistent rattle on the straight section, but other than that there is a plentiful amount of floater airtime rivaling that of a B&M Hyper. Get in line early, however, as the shuttle design inhibits capacity.